Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
EX23 · Cornwall
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
EX1 · Devon
315
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bude has less crime — 48 vs 315 incidents in April 2026.
Exeter recorded substantially more crime than Bude in April 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 48, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bude sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Exeter has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Bude is below the national average while Exeter is above, making Bude the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bude recorded fewer crimes than Exeter — 48 vs 315 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Bude is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bude saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Exeter had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bude recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 315).